Microsoft & Nvidia's $19.5B Anthropic Bet, SAP's AI Leap, and Workday's Pipedream Acquisition - Daily AI Brief #334

November 19, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Microsoft and Nvidia are set to invest in Anthropic, while SAP partners with Mistral AI to develop AI solutions in Europe. Workday has acquired Pipedream to enhance its AI integration capabilities. Meanwhile, the Poe App has introduced group chat functionality with AI model support.

Stack Overflow launched a new AI product at the Microsoft Ignite event, and note inc. is collaborating with NAVER to advance generative AI in creative industries. Intuit has partnered with OpenAI for ChatGPT integration, and TikTok is adding user control features for AI-generated content in its feed.
Microsoft and Nvidia Plan $19.5 Billion Investment in Anthropic
Microsoft and Nvidia are planning to invest up to $19.5 billion in Anthropic, an AI developer, as part of its upcoming funding round. Anthropic will also acquire $30 billion in computing capacity from Microsoft's Azure cloud service. Read more
SAP and Mistral AI Partner for European AI Solutions
At the Franco-German EU Summit, SAP and Mistral AI announced a partnership to develop AI-driven sovereign cloud solutions, focusing on Europe's digital transformation and data control. Read more
Workday Acquires Pipedream for AI Integration
Workday has announced its acquisition of Pipedream, an integration platform with over 3,000 connectors, to enhance AI capabilities. The deal is set to close by January 31, 2026. Read more
Poe App Adds Group Chat with AI Models
Poe, developed by Quora, has introduced a group chat feature supporting up to 200 participants and over 200 AI models, enhancing user collaboration and interaction. Read more
Stack Overflow Launches AI Data Product at Microsoft Ignite
During the Microsoft Ignite conference, Stack Overflow introduced Stack Internal, a product designed to enhance enterprise AI capabilities with added security and metadata features. Read more
note inc. and NAVER Partner for Generative AI in Creative Industries
note inc. and NAVER Corporation have formed a strategic alliance with a 2 billion yen investment to enhance generative AI in creative fields, aiming to create a global ecosystem for creators. Read more
Intuit Partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT Integration
Intuit has signed a multi-year deal exceeding $100 million with OpenAI to integrate its financial applications into ChatGPT. This collaboration aims to enhance user interaction with tools like TurboTax and QuickBooks through the AI platform. Read more
TikTok Adds User Control for AI Content in Feed
TikTok has introduced a feature that lets users adjust the amount of AI-generated content in their 'For You' feed. This is part of their 'Manage Topics' tool and includes new labeling and watermarking technologies. Read more
Bain & Company Report on AI's Impact in Tech Services
A report by Bain & Company highlights the transformative role of AI in the tech services industry, focusing on changes in operations and service delivery. Read more
Deloitte Announces 2025 Technology Fast 500 Rankings
On November 19, 2025, Deloitte revealed its 2025 North America Technology Fast 500 rankings, with Impiricus leading due to significant growth in its AI-powered healthcare solutions. Read more
AgiBot Unveils Embodied Intelligence at CIIE 2025
At the 8th China International Import Expo, AgiBot showcased its latest advancements in embodied intelligence, including the AgiBot X2 and intelligent banking assistant A2. Read more
Hugging Face CEO Discusses LLM Bubble
Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, addressed the concept of an 'LLM bubble' at an Axios event, suggesting that the focus on large language models may soon decline, while the AI industry as a whole remains strong. Read more
Google Unveils Gemini 3 with New Coding App
Google has launched Gemini 3, a new foundation model with improved reasoning and a coding interface named Google Antigravity, achieving a record benchmark score. Read more
Lambda Secures $1.5 Billion After Microsoft Deal
AI data center provider Lambda has raised $1.5 billion in a funding round led by TWG Global, following a major deal with Microsoft to provide AI infrastructure using Nvidia GPUs. Read more
Databricks in Talks for $130B+ Valuation Funding
Databricks is reportedly in discussions to raise new funding, potentially valuing the company at over $130 billion. This follows a recent funding round valuing it at $100 billion. Read more

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